1
as in client
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business
the store greatly values its regular customers
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2
as in person
a member of the human race
he's one tough customer, so you'd better not cross him
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Recent Examples of customer
His skirts come in narrow or fuller styles, but not all customers are ready to adopt them.
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Joelle Diderich, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
But the MoffettNathanson report argued fewer people using someone else’s log-in credentials and paying for their own accounts has benefits, but that doesn’t include Netflix signing up large numbers of new customers.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025
Devoted customers absolutely crave this side dish, which is made with long grain white rice, a splash of fresh lime juice, and a hearty handful of cilantro stirred in.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
Levchin talks about helping customers spend less, not more.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
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Joelle Diderich, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
But the MoffettNathanson report argued fewer people using someone else’s log-in credentials and paying for their own accounts has benefits, but that doesn’t include Netflix signing up large numbers of new customers.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025
Devoted customers absolutely crave this side dish, which is made with long grain white rice, a splash of fresh lime juice, and a hearty handful of cilantro stirred in.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
Levchin talks about helping customers spend less, not more.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for customer
Noun
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Investor confidence in the Dallas-area company is fraying, Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith told clients in a note on Thursday.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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Lastly, spear phishing attacks are a concern for tax professionals, as scammers impersonate clients to gain access to sensitive information and file fraudulent returns.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Serving this warrant with a copy of the Affidavit, and making the search and if the person or property to be found there, to seize the person or the property and hold for safekeeping until further order of this court.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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Spectacle is one way to get people to show up in person and perhaps patronize other businesses too.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Library staff can connect patrons with the person who bought materials, and after that, patrons can fill out a form that says what their concerns are.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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After the leak was stopped, there were no detectable levels of ammonia, and patrons were let back in, officials said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Benji is caustic, needling and selfish — the kind of guy who hogs the window seat, the shower and everyone’s attention.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Yeah, and there couldn’t have been two better guys to do this with.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Kerry Washington, Sofia Carson, Fran Drescher and Millie Bobby Brown were among the guests who were pretty in shades of pink.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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As Banksy’s true identity has never been revealed, though, Kimmel noted that any of his past famous guests may have been the elusive icon.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Cincinnati utility man Spencer Steer could potentially begin the 2025 season on the injured list.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Chris Taylor is in the final year of his deal and still guaranteed at least $17 million, and Roberts has continued to talk up Taylor’s value as a utility man even if that appears slightly redundant.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
3 Mar. 2025
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The most forward-thinking organizations will ensure that working for them helps employees achieve not just professional goals, but their personal purpose in life.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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But in villages such as Grindelwald, sledding is just a part of winter life.—
Terry Ward,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Customer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customer. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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